Virgil Shelton

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45written reviews
5.0review rating
7project groups

Project type

WordPress Consulting, Training, and Strategy

5 written reviews

5.0 Upwork rating

Very much appreciated working with Virgil and look forward to working with him again.

Wordpress survey and profile configuration guidance

WordPress consulting; membership, profile, and survey plugin setup

What I did: Guided the client through selecting and configuring WordPress survey/profile plugins, including membership/profile behavior, survey management, survey result analysis, and related integrations.

5.0 rating; $900.00 fixed price

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  • Collaborative
5.0 Upwork rating

In the small amount of time we worked together I can tell he has some of the most extensive WordPress knowledge! Really good work!

I am needing some WordPress consulting

WordPress consulting and knowledge transfer

What I did: Provided a focused WordPress consultation and helped the client understand what to do next.

5.0 rating; $30.00 fixed price

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  • Committed to Quality
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil is my go-to website developer for everything. I honestly just reserve times to call him because spending $50 to talk to him for half an hour saves me days of struggling/googling.

This time I almost wasted 5-10 hours of work, but Virgil solved my issue in like 45 seconds before I built anything out haha.

Thanks Virgil!

30 minute call about website

Website consulting and technical diagnosis

What I did: Provided a fast consultation that helped the client avoid unnecessary work and resolve the issue immediately.

5.0 rating; $50.00 fixed price

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  • Solution Oriented
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil is a pleasure to work with. He knows his STUFF!!! He has helped out with a handful of projects for me and has always been super responsive! I will absolutely hire him again in the future! A+

Web Project Wireframe

Web strategy and wireframing

What I did: Helped shape a web project and provided responsive technical guidance across multiple projects.

5.0 rating; $100.00 fixed price

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  • Collaborative
  • Clear Communicator
  • Committed to Quality
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil is a pleasure to work with. Highly talented, fast, responsive. Really knows his stuff and isnt afraid to say when he doesnt know something, which is almost more important.

Wordpress expert for membership/subscription/license guidance.

WordPress membership, subscription, and licensing strategy

What I did: Advised on membership/subscription/license implementation choices and technical direction.

5.0 rating; $500.00 fixed price

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  • Collaborative
  • Committed to Quality
  • Clear Communicator
  • Reliable

Project type

WordPress Performance, SEO, and Core Web Vitals

8 written reviews

5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil went above and beyond during our consulting session and took the time before our meeting to research and inform himself of our company and potential needs. He gave me massively valuable tips around SEO and AI, and helped me work through a big project that required evaluating ecommerce platforms and their SEO features. Thank you!

Need ecommerce SEO expert

Ecommerce SEO and AI consulting

What I did: Researched the company before the call, advised on SEO and AI, and helped evaluate ecommerce platforms and their SEO features.

5.0 rating; 1 hour; $100.00/hr; $83.33 earned

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  • Accountable for Outcomes
  • Collaborative
  • Solution Oriented
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil was awesome. Quick and quality work with proven (measured) results.

WordPress Speed Optimization - PageSpeed + GTMetrix

WordPress performance optimization

What I did: Improved measured site-speed results using PageSpeed/GTmetrix-oriented optimization work.

5.0 rating; 5 hours; $100.00/hr; $475.41 earned

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  • Committed to Quality
  • Reliable
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil is my go-to tech support for anything I need to keep my website running. He's fast to diagnose the problems and just as fast to fix them. As long as I have a website, I'll be hiring Virgil to keep it going!

Optimize Website

Website optimization and technical support

What I did: Diagnosed and fixed website issues quickly, acting as ongoing technical support.

5.0 rating; $32.78 earned

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  • Reliable
  • Solution Oriented
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil is great - quick to assess the problem, quick to resolve the problem! I’ll continue to hire Virgil for all my Wordpress needs!

Optimize Website

Website optimization and WordPress troubleshooting

What I did: Assessed and resolved WordPress problems quickly for a repeat client.

5.0 rating; 2 hours; $100.00/hr; $216.66 earned

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  • Solution Oriented
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil was able to give a good one hour consultation about what was messed up and what needed to be done.

Technical SEO / Rich Snipper Guru for E commerce

Ecommerce technical SEO and rich snippet consultation

What I did: Reviewed what was broken and gave the client a clear direction for what needed to be done.

5.0 rating; $100.00 fixed price

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  • Clear Communicator
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil is the best developer I've ever worked with. He is thorough, knowledgeable, creative, and just damn good. I'd highly recommend working with him and whenever I need any help on my website (this one or the next) or any web-based product, he'd be my FIRST call. He's the guy you're looking for. Look no further. -- Nikki Walton of CurlyNikki.com and Go(o)d Mornings with CurlyNikki (#1 Spirituality podcast)

Site Speed and 404 fix

Site speed optimization and 404 troubleshooting

What I did: Fixed speed and 404 issues for a client site and provided broader web-development support.

5.0 rating; $250.00 fixed price

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  • Collaborative
  • Detail Oriented
5.0 Upwork rating

Great communication. Easy to work with and did a great job.

Improve Googles Core Web Vitals - Wordpress/Divi

WordPress/Divi Core Web Vitals improvement

What I did: Improved Google Core Web Vitals and communicated clearly during the work.

5.0 rating; $500.00 fixed price

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  • Clear Communicator
  • Collaborative
  • Committed to Quality
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil is an excellent contractor.

Debug Elementor based WordPress site speed issues

Elementor performance debugging

What I did: Debugged site-speed problems on an Elementor-based WordPress site.

5.0 rating; 4 hours; $100.00/hr; $400.00 earned

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  • Committed to Quality

Project type

WordPress Development, Builds, and Feature Work

13 written reviews

5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil is a WordPress whiz! Was able to really help me out quickly and understand what i needed. Would highly recommend!

Fix, Edit, and Clean Up 13 Blog Posts in WP Engine

WordPress migration cleanup and SEO-aware content repair

What I did: Cleaned up 13 blog posts after a Squarespace-to-WP Engine migration, fixing links, headers, formatting, images, and SEO-sensitive presentation.

5.0 rating; $130.00 fixed price

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  • Solution Oriented
  • Clear Communicator
  • Committed to Quality
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil was very knowledgeable and easy to work with! He jumped into the project quickly, and efficiently executed all requested changes and updates to my website. He asked great questions in order to clarify my requests and initiated suggestions when I had difficulty knowing exactly how to communicate what I needed. I would hire Virgil again in a heartbeat!

WordPress Updates to Website

WordPress website updates

What I did: Executed requested website changes quickly, asked clarifying questions, and suggested solutions when requirements were unclear.

5.0 rating; 3 hours; $100.00/hr; $250.00 earned

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  • Collaborative
  • Clear Communicator
  • Solution Oriented
  • Committed to Quality
5.0 Upwork rating

Good work!

Urgently Need a WordPress Developer with SEO knowledge for Site Migaration

WordPress migration support with SEO knowledge

What I did: Helped with a short-turnaround WordPress migration task that required SEO awareness.

5.0 rating; $33.33 earned

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5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil delivered exactly what I needed and in a super timely manner, thank you!

Mobile Responsive Design Updates for Wordpress Site

WordPress responsive design updates

What I did: Delivered mobile responsive design updates quickly and to specification.

5.0 rating; $100.00 fixed price

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  • Committed to Quality
  • Reliable
5.0 Upwork rating

True Professional. Good worker and communicator.

Remove Address & Affiliate Section from Footer - Wordpress

WordPress footer cleanup

What I did: Removed footer address and affiliate content while communicating professionally.

5.0 rating; $60.00 fixed price

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  • Professional
  • Clear Communicator
5.0 Upwork rating

Second contract with this freelancer. Another excellent experience. Highly recommended!

WordPress developer needed for small job - CSS (mobile)

WordPress CSS and mobile fix

What I did: Completed a small mobile CSS job for a repeat client.

5.0 rating; $16.67 earned

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5.0 Upwork rating

Great communication and extremely prompt service. I would not hesitate to hire this freelancer again, and would certainly give a strong recommendation for anything related to WordPress/CSS.

WordPress developer needed for small job - CSS

WordPress/CSS implementation

What I did: Provided fast WordPress/CSS service with clear communication.

5.0 rating; 1 hour; $100.00/hr; $176.66 earned

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  • Clear Communicator
  • Reliable
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil was amazing. Extremely fast responses, was very informative, completed the job promptly, and, its worth repeating, put in a lot of effort communicating with me to make sure everything was done right and that I was happy. I'm more than happy thank you Virgil!!

Wordpress Website Blog Design

WordPress blog design

What I did: Designed and implemented blog updates with fast communication and careful confirmation that the client was happy.

5.0 rating; $350.00 fixed price

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  • Accountable for Outcomes
  • Clear Communicator
  • Collaborative
  • Reliable
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil did a great job getting my website setup to my specific specifications. He also did a fantastic job helping me understand my website and how to modify it. He's professional, on top of things and solution oriented - would definitely recommend him!

Need Wordpress Website, 4 main pages & 6 subpages, also need forum and ecommerce included

WordPress website build with forum and ecommerce

What I did: Built a WordPress site to specific requirements and helped the client understand how to modify it afterward.

5.0 rating; $500.00 fixed price

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  • Committed to Quality
  • Clear Communicator
  • Professional
  • Solution Oriented
5.0 Upwork rating

Responsive, quick, efficient....the best.

Put site into "under development" status

WordPress site status / launch-state update

What I did: Quickly put a site into under-development mode.

5.0 rating; $33.33 earned

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  • Clear Communicator
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil was great. Very responsive and super cooperative. I could not be more pleased.

Develop Simple Web Site Based on Existing Concept in DNN or WordPress

Website build; DNN or WordPress implementation

What I did: Developed a simple website from an existing concept and collaborated closely through the build.

5.0 rating; $500.00 fixed price

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5.0 Upwork rating

Thanks Virgil! Did everything that was needed quickly

Add two buttons to our site

Website content and UI update

What I did: Added two needed buttons to the client's site quickly.

5.0 rating; $50.00 fixed price

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5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil fixed our forum issue in 5 hours. The same issue I spent days trying to fix myself and was previously quote from a different marketing team 22 hours of development work to fix. The best part of working with Virgil is his communication. He consistently gave me updates and made sure I was kept in the loop at all times. I will definitely be a returning customer. A job well done!

Properly Implement a bbPress Forum by Fixing Our Template Issue

WordPress forum implementation and template fix

What I did: Fixed the template issue blocking proper bbPress forum implementation and kept the client updated throughout the work.

5.0 rating; 5 hours; $50.00/hr; $241.67 earned

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Project type

WordPress Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Fixes

13 written reviews

5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil is awesome! would highly recommend! helped me get my wordpress site fixed.

Wordpress tuneups and fixes

WordPress maintenance and fixes

What I did: Fixed WordPress site issues for the client.

5.0 rating; $300.00 fixed price

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  • Solution Oriented
5.0 Upwork rating

Vergil Shelton effectively communicated the problems with my website and how he would resolve them. He completed the job in a reasonable amount of time. I would hire him again and highly recommend him.

Wordpress - Plug ins have blocked access to CPanel

WordPress troubleshooting; plugin and hosting access issue

What I did: Diagnosed and resolved a WordPress/plugin issue that blocked cPanel access, while explaining the problem and resolution clearly.

5.0 rating; 7 hours; $100.00/hr; $723.39 earned

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  • Clear Communicator
  • Reliable
5.0 Upwork rating

Wonderful contractor, thank you for your immediate response.

WordPress Maintenance Updates

WordPress maintenance updates

What I did: Responded immediately and handled WordPress maintenance updates.

5.0 rating; $98.36 fixed price

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  • Clear Communicator
5.0 Upwork rating

Fast, knowledgeable, goes above and beyond!

website error

Website error troubleshooting

What I did: Diagnosed and fixed a website error quickly.

5.0 rating; $99.18 fixed price

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  • Accountable for Outcomes
5.0 Upwork rating

Will use on all my projects!!!

Website Fix

Website fix

What I did: Completed a quick website fix for a client who wanted to continue using me on future projects.

5.0 rating; $20.00 fixed price

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5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil is an amazing developer, and helped me with my project. He is extremely knowledgeable and goes above and beyond with given tasks. Virgil is a valuable asset to anyone who's interested in working with him. I will be returning to work with Virgil very soon.

Developer needed to FIX WordPress Theme

WordPress theme troubleshooting and fixes

What I did: Fixed a WordPress theme and handled the task with deeper-than-required technical support.

5.0 rating; 18 hours; $100.00/hr; $1,749.99 earned

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  • Committed to Quality
  • Accountable for Outcomes
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil is the man! Came in, clean up the shop, and gave clear instructions on what to do moving forward. I am already hiring him for another job!

Wordpress Upkeep

WordPress upkeep and cleanup

What I did: Cleaned up the site, gave clear instructions for moving forward, and earned immediate repeat work.

5.0 rating; $200.00 fixed price

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  • Clear Communicator
5.0 Upwork rating

5 star rating in all facets

Wordpress website does not save content

WordPress troubleshooting and content-save fix

What I did: Fixed an issue preventing WordPress content from saving correctly.

5.0 rating; $200.00 fixed price

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5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil was our hero on this job. He understood the requirements, fixed the problem (in less than 2 hours) and went over-and-above the scope of the project to help us with some other useful quick fixes. Virgil comes highly recommended.

Seeking Wordpress Developer to Fix Sitemap Issues from Malware

WordPress malware cleanup and sitemap repair

What I did: Fixed sitemap issues caused by malware and handled additional quick fixes beyond the original scope.

5.0 rating; $120.00 fixed price

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5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil is totally amazing, fixed my wordpress problem within an hour. Easy to communicate, very professional. Highly recommend!

Need woocommerce developer to fix error in Facebook product catalog Pixel event data source issue

WooCommerce and Facebook product catalog troubleshooting

What I did: Fixed a WordPress/WooCommerce issue related to Facebook product catalog pixel event data.

5.0 rating; $100.00 fixed price

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5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil promptly dove head first into a WordPress bug I was troubleshooting for months without resolution. He was able to find the issue within a couple of hours. I would definitely hire him again!

Seeking Front End Developer To Fix a Word Press FlyZoo Chat Plugin Bug

WordPress plugin bug fix

What I did: Troubleshot and fixed a FlyZoo chat plugin bug the client had been stuck on for months.

5.0 rating; $75.00 fixed price

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5.0 Upwork rating

Great communication and persistence on a difficult project!

Troubleshoot Intermittent Problem on Our Site

Website troubleshooting

What I did: Persisted through a difficult intermittent site issue and communicated clearly while resolving it.

5.0 rating; $200.00 fixed price

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5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil, was quick to reply to my job posting and extremely quick with work. He extracted malware from my Wordpress site and even contacted my hosting provider once that task was done to get my site back up! He even fixed my homepage which was corrupted in design from the malware. This task was not part of the job but he did it this for me anyway. I would hire again and am very happy to not be sad about my suspended site due to Virgil's prompt and knowledgeable work. Thank you again!

Remove malware from WP site.

WordPress malware removal and site recovery

What I did: Removed malware, coordinated with the hosting provider to restore the site, and repaired homepage damage caused by the infection.

5.0 rating; $95.00 fixed price

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Project type

WordPress Migration and Hosting

2 written reviews

5.0 Upwork rating

Great to work with. Went above and beyond. Seamless transition from hosting providers.

Wordpress Migration

WordPress hosting migration

What I did: Migrated a WordPress site between hosting providers.

5.0 rating; $250.00 fixed price

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  • Collaborative
  • Accountable for Outcomes
5.0 Upwork rating

Virgil responded to my request for help troubleshooting and resolving a serious issue, and his response was clear, concise, and confident. He was communicative and available precisely when I needed him, was thorough in his work, and was able to get this issue resolved in less than a day's time, despite none of my team being able to solve the issue for a week. I highly recommend Virgil's services to anybody contemplating hiring him for a job; he's very easy to work with and great at what he does. Thanks, Virgil!

Email & web hosting expert needed to help untangle domain/host/email setup

Email, domain, and web-hosting troubleshooting

What I did: Untangled a domain, hosting, and email configuration issue that had blocked the client's team for a week.

5.0 rating; $150.00 fixed price

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Project type

Front-End, CSS, Design, and QA

3 written reviews

5.0 Upwork rating

I'm very happy with Virgil's work. It can be difficult to find the right people on UpWork so when you find someone who does great work it's a real relief. Virgil is a talented freelancer who knows what he's doing. Good recommendations and communication. I can happily recommend Virgil, and I look forward to working with him on the next project.

CSS Coaching Wanted

CSS coaching and front-end guidance

What I did: Provided CSS help, recommendations, and communication across an extended coaching engagement.

5.0 rating; 49 hours; $25.00/hr; $1,216.68 earned

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5.0 Upwork rating

Working with Virgil was a pleasure. He is efficient, communicative and does the job in a timely manner. Would love to work with him again on another project.

Sportswear Testers Needed

Product testing and QA

What I did: Completed testing work efficiently, communicated well, and delivered on time.

5.0 rating; $50.00 fixed price

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5.0 Upwork rating

My first time using upwork and Virgil was great to work with... He kept us informed and made sure we were happy with his work... Great with communicating all of his questions.. definitely hire him again...

Resizing/Adjusting a jpeg image.

Image resizing and adjustment

What I did: Resized and adjusted a JPEG image while keeping the client informed and confirming satisfaction.

5.0 rating; $10.00 fixed price

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Project type

PHP and General Site Support

1 written reviews

5.0 Upwork rating

great as always thanks for the help

PHP Site Assistance

PHP development and site support

What I did: Provided PHP site assistance and technical support on a private job.

5.0 rating; 13 hours; $100.00/hr; $1,333.33 earned

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